Piriformis syndrome might sound like a scary, rare condition, but it’s a common injury that runners can suffer from that is easy to resolve. The syndrome affects the piriformis muscle – one of the ...

As runners, we place a lot of emphasis on taking care of our lower legs. But we can't forget about the larger muscles, tendons and ligaments higher up, like hips, glutes and hamstrings. When one of ...

Running injuries can be a pain in the butt--sometimes literally. Such is the case with piriformis syndrome, a stubborn condition characterized by pain deep in the buttocks and, in some instances, down ...

Hip pain can be especially disruptive to everyday life. If you're suffering you may experience loss of motion range, decreased strength and pain that hinders your ability to walk or run. Sore hips can ...

A reader of this column recently wrote to me with the following question: “I’m getting physical therapy for lower back pain and sciatica that is said to be from ‘piriformis syndrome.' My treatment has ...